Asako Ryoko

Synopsis: A young Phoenix Inquisitor and the niece of Asako Kato. She was successfully escorted back to Pale Oak Castle with the help of the PCs, who had to deal with Tonbo Ukiya, a spurned suitor, and Tsuro, a vengeful maho-tsukai. They failed to protect the letter she carried, which disappeared during the battle on the bridge.

The Isawa

Isawa Ayako

Synopsis: A young Acoyle of Air who has a fascination for items blessed by the kami. She competed in the Topaz Championship of 1001, but failed to gain enough points towards her gempukku and returned home in disgrace.

Isawa Jakuchu

Synopsis: The Elemental Master of Water. Jakuchu is a large man with a monk-like appearance. He attended the 1001 Topaz Championship and was one of the few to know that the Emperor was disguised as the Badger Clan Champion prior to him being murdered.

The Shiba

Shiba Murai

Synopsis: An arrogant Phoenix bushi with family ties to the Seppun. Murai was determined to prove himself at the Topaz Championship so that he could gain an Imperial posting and not have to be a yojimbo. Instead he failed to gain enough points towards his gempukku and returned home in disgrace.